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The Impact of OTAs on Hotel Revenue Management
We explore how OTAs influence your revenue strategies and reveal insider tips to help you thrive in this dynamic environment
How to Use Hotel Data to Drive Revenue
Hotel data revenue is the revenue that’s generated from using the zero-party and first-party data you receive directly from your guests
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Hotels Must Offer Something Competing Digital Intermediaries Cannot
Third party encroachment on the customer booking journey means higher costs for hotels to achieve visibility in the eye of the consumer
Trapped in Commoditization: How Hotels Can Charge Premium Rate
Automated pricing systems have involuntarily joined forces with the OTAs to drive down the price, leading to the commoditization of hotels
Your Relationship With OTAs Doesn’t Have to be Toxic
OTAs are like that matchmaking friend who will set you up on the first date but then refuse to stop meddling in the relationship
Travelers Turn to OTAs for Research and Planning
Travelers using OTAs for research and planning highlights the importance of having a brand presence beyond your owned website
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10 Best Booking Site for Hotels
There are many providers that could be considered among the best third party hotel booking sites, but not every site is the right choice for your business
3 Proven Ways to Convert OTA Guests to Direct Bookings
Hotels must strike a balance between OTA and direct bookings, and here are some steps that will help you to start converting OTA guests into direct
How Online Platforms Help U.S. Independent Hotels Compete
Online platforms can help address the imbalance, empowering independent hotels to improve their competitiveness. There are three key areas to consider:
Navigating Profitability: Crucial Role of Customer Acquisition Cost
Understanding and effectively managing Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) is critical to profit-oriented Revenue Management